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Mike Soroka heads to Diamondbacks as Zac Gallen flirts with Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for the potential loss Zac Gallen, who has been heavily connected to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. While the Diamondbacks could very well re-sign Gallen themselves, Arizona has added another starting pitcher to the mix just in case.

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D-backs' Young Righty Had Serious Difficulties in 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks needed a massive number of players to manage to get through a brutal 2025 season. A year filled with injuries, underperformance and overall disappointment despite pre-season hopes ended with an 80-82 record, as Arizona sat at home watching the playoffs from afar for the second straight season.

Mike Soroka News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Diamondbacks to sign Michael Soroka

The Diamondbacks and free agent right-hander Michael Soroka are in agreement on a one-year deal that will reportedly pay the ISE Baseball client a guaranteed $7.5MM.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 8

Why D-backs May have Disappointing Winter Meeting Result

As exciting as this week's Winter Meetings may be, there lies a distinct possibility that the Arizona Diamondbacks will come away with an ultimate result that might disappoint fans.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / December 7

MLB rumors: Kyle Schwarber's four-year offer, Michael King's market warms, D-backs take calls on Ketel Marte

Here are Sunday's hot stove rumors

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 7

Why Diamondbacks Could Still Lose Zac Gallen to Cubs

On Saturday, a flurry of reports gave conflicting messages about former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen. One report surfaced that Gallen was in the final stages of signing a multi-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 7

D-Backs’ Ketel Marte draws interest from six teams as Winter Meetings start

PHOENIX — Sunday marks the start of the MLB Winter Meetings and speculation continues to build over where star free agents will land and which blockbuster trades may unfold, including those involving Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 7

Diamondbacks stars take part in Guerrero Jr.’s charity event

MIAMI — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star infielders Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo put their cleats back on this offseason as they participated in Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s charity event.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 7

D-backs' Young Catcher was a Clutch Hitter in 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks' brutal stretch of injuries and underperformances in the 2025 season led to a disappointing eventual outcome — an 80-82 record and the lack of a playoff berth, despite high expecations heading into the season.

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Bryce Jarvis News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 7

D-backs Righty Had an Overall Ugly 2025 Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks' journey through the 162-game marathon that was the 2025 season was anything but easy, as they endured numerous instances of devastating injury, underperformance and brutal heartbreak.